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President John Dramani Mahama says the government is working tirelessly to end the current energy and water crisis that has bedeviled the country in the last few months. Speaking at the 56th Independence Anniversary at the Independence Square in Accra, President Mahama said he is concerned about the current challenges, promising that the situation would be overcome in the shortest possible time. President Mahama also urged Ghanaians in these times of energy and water crisis to be patriotic and not to abuse electricity and water and also avoid unauthorized connections. Speaking on the theme �Partnership and Innovation to building a better Ghana�, President Mahama said the resources of the country should not be used for the benefit of individuals but to the benefit of the entire nation. adding that the nation�s fight against poverty, ignorance and illiteracy is far from over even though Ghana has managed to win the fight against political intolerance. The President also encouraged Ghanaians not to waste time on petty political squabbles because "we would be undermining the growth of the nation" and the respect that the nation commands within the international community. President Mahama asked Ghanaians to seriously meditate on the second stanza of the National Anthem and called on all to eschew acts that would divide the country and focus on issues that would unite the country. The President concluded his speech by singing the second stanza of the National Anthem to the admiration of all. Below are the words of verse 2 of the National Anthem The Second Stanza of the National Anthem Hail to thy name, O Ghana To thee we make our solemn vow; Steadfast to build together A nation strong in Unity; With our gifts of mind and strength of arm,Whether night or day, in the midst of storm, In every need whate'er the call may be, To serve thee, Ghana, now and evermore.